Neato XV-11 start-up sounds like a jet engine

If you are considering a robotic vacuum cleaner then you don’t want to forget about the aspect of noise. These aren’t as loud as your standard upright vacuum cleaner, but they aren’t exactly silent either.

The Neato XV-11 bills itself as the most powerful robotic vacuum currently available, but the tradeoff for that power is added volume over something like the Roomba. The Neato starts up, gets loud, and then gets even louder before it starts going about its business. It’s not deafening, but if you are used to a Roomba it’s surprising how long this robot gets.